Stonyridge Larose 2023

This is our flagship wine, and "Raison d'etre".

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Variertals:

53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 12.5% Petit Verdot, 6.3% Cabernet Franc, 2.7% Malbec, 0.5% Carménère

VINTAGE NOTES In Stonyridge’s nearly 40-year history, 2023 stands out as a chal lenging yet triumphant chapter. Unprecedented weather events, including two intense rainfalls and a cyclone, impacted the vin tage, resulting in significantly reduced yields. Despite these challenges, a warmer-than-average season pro vided good ripeness, and meticulous vineyard practices, such as mole-ploughing and canopy work, helped mitigate potential issues. Vigilance during harvest allowed for careful selection, though the overall volume was considerably lower. Thanks to Stonyridge’s predominantly north-facing slopes and thorough mole-ploughing practices, we successfully avoided soil saturation. Preemptive canopy work earlier in the summer pre pared us for the obstacles ahead, allowing us to meticulously hand-select the finest fruit during harvest, albeit with a noticea ble decrease in yield.

TASTING NOTES A symphony of flavours, the Larose 2023 showcases the vibran cy and finesse that define the vintage. Deep ruby in colour, the wine boasts an aromatic profile of Cassis, blackberries, dark cherries, and hints of cigar box. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a lingering finish. This wine stands as a testament to the artistry and resilience of our vineyard and wine making team.